Vengeance

An old flame

Reese-

I took a Pull from my wood as I sat out on the patio looking at the stars in the sky.
Every time I had something weighing heavy on my brain I came out and looked up at the world before me. Something about the sky just gave me peace and serenity, making me feel like nothing was in my way. The sky is the limit. My Mom use to always tell me.
I heard the patio door crack open, It was 1am and I thought that my mom and treasure were asleep. I looked up to see my mom smiling at me. My mother was the most beautiful woman in the world I thought as I admired at her. I inhaled some kush again.
"What's on your mind young man?" She asked as stepping one foot at a time outside to join me at my side. She took her palm and cupped the bottom of my chin bringing my attention to her. I still hadn't broken the news to her about me killing chop because I honestly didn't know what she would think or say and I didn't want her tripping on me knowing she sent me out there to be good and live right.
There wasn't a thing that I kept from my mom ever! Because growing up my mama kept it more 100 than the niggas that I called my potnas, especially when I was really getting in trouble as a youngster catching cases back to back; when I did my 6 year bid at the age of 16 Moms was the one that held everything down with the lawyer fees, commissary and visits, right or wrong, she was always riding for the kid. There was no way I could keep something this big from her.
I began stroking my beard trying to find a way to deliver the news to her, until I realized that this ma dukes; there isn't any use of beating around the bush.
I exhaled deeply leaning forward; crossing my hands before looking my mom In her eyes.
"Ma, I came out here because I have something to tell you, something that I wouldn't dare speak on over the phone. "I took my back wood and put it out in the Ash tray. She stood there and waited for me to begin with my confession. I took her by the hand and brought her down to sit beside me before continuing once she got comfortable crossing her legs in front of her I started, "I had to kill chop, ma .. Him and I weren't getting along too well and I didn't like the way that he tried to handle me, he was becoming an opp in my eyes so I had to kill em before he killed me because I know he wouldn't have given a fuck about doing me first" I revealed.
I looked over my mom's face to see if I could read her to see what she was thinking. She just looked at me as if she was trying to find a lie, but I held my poker face so that she knew that I wasn't playing any games. A few seconds had passed before my mom got up from her seat, I never took my eyes off of hers. "Well ....I'm glad that you're ok. I guess things just happen for a reason, as long as you covered your tracks so that it won't come back to you. Im about to go back to bed." she said placing a kiss on my forehead before leaving me outside. Her reaction surprised me , I expected a speech or for her to even ask for details but she just brushed off the entire confession as if it was no big deal. As far as I knew my mom and dad's relationship wasn't glitter and gold but I was still expecting more than what she had given me. I didn't plan on pressing the issue though , the less she knew the better.
I slid inside of the guest room that treasure and I were sharing and slipped under the covers behind her in a spooning position pulling her warm body into mine.
I moved her hair out of her face to see that she was wide awoke. "Why aren't you sleep ma?" I questioned but she just shook her head trying to convince me that there wasn't anything that she had on her mind. But by now she should have known that I knew her like the back of my hand and wouldn't stop probing until she broke her silence.
"Come on ma, You know that I know when you're feeling bothered , just let daddy know what the problem is so that I could fix it." I convinced.
She took a deep breath and turned around so that she was facing me. I took that moment to briefly admire how simply gorgeous my woman was from her high cheek bones to her messy curly red hair and her piercing green eyes. I gave her all of my attention , ready to soak in everything that she would spill.
"Babe , I don't think your mom likes me" she mumbled.
"Really Tre, is that what has you bothered? Im sure my mom's love you already, how could she not?" I tried convincing her.
"No ..your moms said she get a bad vibe from me when you went to the restroom earlier at dinner and ive been feeling uncomfortable ever since."
"Why tha hell you didn't say nothing then treasure? You gotta start speaking up, Ill talk to moms tomorrow to see whats up" I promised before turning over. I was heated little did she know because I don't know why my mom was trippin on T but I was gonna make sure my woman was comfortable where ever I was comfortable at.
I was the first person up the next morning because I had a few errands to run before treasure and I dipped off back to the D. I grabbed my key fob off of the island and headed towards the door, the sound of someone behind me caused me to stop I my tracks.
"Where are you going so early boy?" My mom always popped up seemingly out of nowhere.
"I have some business to handle before me and treasure leave ma, and speaking of her whats up with you ma? She told me what you said to her when I got up and left the table. Can you relax a little woman. I love that girl so please don't try to ruin what we have by being nasty towards her." I asked sincerely.
"Son I was only going off of the energy that I felt from her, I didn't say anything just bad, If she thought I did she could have told me how she felt like a woman instead of telling you like Im not yo damn mama." she stated rolling her eyes and crossing her arms over her chest.
"Ma that mess don't matter, if she told you or Me. Just make sure she doesn't feel uncomfortable during the rest of our stay, Please!" I said sternly. My mom jerked her head back and covered her chest with her hand with an appalled expression on her face. "Well excuse me , hell . I won't say nothing else to the girl , I just expressed my feelings right when I feel a way; I'm sorry that I made her feel uncomfortable son ill back off. And ill apologize to her when she wakes up." she reassured giving me a hug." Aslong as you're genuinely happy I don't have nothing to worry about." she placed a kiss on my cheek and turned to head to the kitchen. " Thanks ma...forreal." I said before leaving out of the house.
I was glad that ,my mom was an understanding mom rather than being too over protective. As I grew up she would always let me just bump my own head; never trying to run my life she would just let me learn from my mistakes and for that I was grateful because that is what made me the man that I am today.

Compton Cutz...

I hopped out of my AMG Benz rental and headed into compton cutz barbershop. My fingers moved across my iPhone 10 quickly as I shot treasure a text letting her know that I would be back shortly. As I opened the doors to the shop a little boy flew past me damn near stepping on my brand new Gucci shoes. I jumped back trying not to scoff my babies. I shook my head as I checked my shoes to make sure they were okay. Muthafuckas need to learn how to watch they bad ass kids, I thought.
"Jr , Wait! you almost bumped into that man!" A very familiar voice called from behind me . I turned around and locked eyes with the woman that the voice belonged to. Her eyes shifted from her son up to mine; she looked like she had seen a ghost.
"Reese?"
"Crystal!??Damn shordy Whassup witcha" I asked embracing my first love. I inhaled her sweet scent that had surprisingly never changed.
Crystal still looked the same as she did 6 years ago the only thing that had changed was her body and not in a bad way . I could tell that her food had went to all the right places. She rocked a short due that made her look like Nia long. I could see that she wasn't the same little girl that I had left.
"It's good to see you. Its been a long 6 years." She smiled , "this is my son JR" she almost mumbled. I looked at the little boy that she had dressed up fly. He had on a Burberry shirt and some distressed jogger jeans with a pair of all Gold Jeremy Scott Adidas .
"Whassup lil man!" I greeted reaching out to shake his hand. "Hi!" He replied in a proper tone causing me to chuckle. I didn't know what it was, but something about the little boy just reminded me of my younger self. I don't know if it was his big ears or the back of his head. But he really looked like I did when I was his age.
"Wow, you got a son..that's crazy how old is he?" I asked. I don't know why but apart of me was a little jealous that someone else had gotten the opportunity to knock up crys.
"yea, he turns 6 tomorrow, we're about to go celebrate his birthday at LEGO Land." she said as she quickly grabbed her sons hand attempting to leave.
"Wait, Crys..6 years? You and I were together 6 years ago.. You mean to tell me you got pregnant on me as soon as I got locked up?" I asked as I watched her dig through her purse and find a business card handing it to me. "This is not the place to discuss this. Call me tomorrow when I am not busy, we need to catch up on somethings. " she mentioned leaving me behind looking crazy. I took the card and placed it in my gucci pouch that dangled from my Balmain's. I aint gone even lie ion know how to feel about crystals betrayal.. But like my mom said earlier...everything happens for a reason.